Penny Patterson-Smith

Penny Patterson-Smith has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Penny currently serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries, a role they have held since May 2023. Prior to this, they were the Senior Vice President of Cake Brands at the same company from January 2020 to May 2023.

Before joining Flowers Foods, Penny was the President of Echo Unlimited, Inc. and Franchise Owner at Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, where they focused on making luxurious spa experiences more accessible and affordable. Penny held this role since 2014.

Penny has also held various positions at well-known companies such as The Hershey Company, Masterfood, Schering-Plough Healthcare, Colgate-Palmolive, Nabisco, and The Clorox Company. These roles include Director of Global Chocolate Innovation at The Hershey Company and Sr. Brand Manager at Masterfood.

Overall, Penny Patterson-Smith has a strong background in innovation, brand management, and leadership across multiple industries.

Penny Patterson-Smith obtained a Bachelor's degree in Government and Economics from Skidmore College in 1983. Penny then pursued further education at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and completed their MBA in Business and Policy Studies from 1986 to 1988.